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Prefixes:
Cir, Circum- around circumference
Peri- around, surrounding near perimeter

Circuit-(n) a revolving; a journey around; a route

The delivery man's circuit took him to all parts of the city.

Circulatory-(adj) going in a circuit, circular

The circulatory system includes the heart, veins, arteries and capillaries.

Circumnavigate-(v) to sail around

His attempt to circumnavigate the world in his small boat was ended by the large storm.

Circumstance-(n) the condition surrounding or related to an event

He asked for a careful explanation of the circumstances of the accident.

Circumvent-(v) to go around or bypass

It is better to face your problem straight on than try to circumvent it be blaming other people.

Period-(n) the interval between certain happenings

The period between lunch and wellness is two hours.

Periodic-(adj) happening at regular intervals; happening from time to time

Her periodic trips to the dentist kept their teeth healthy and clean.

Perigee-(n) the point in the moon's or a satellite's orbit that is closest to the earth or body it is orbiting

When the moon is at its perigee, does it appear longer than usual?

Periphery-(n) the outer boundary of something

The perphery of a the garden is surrounded by a fence.

Periscope-(n) an instrument for seeing around things

Using a periscope, he was able to spy on the animals on the other side of the fence.